Acura’s Pikes Peak Racer Is Mostly a Stock Integra | Maus Acura

This year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the 100 th running of this legendary race. Drivers the world over gather at Pikes Peak to see who can race to the top of the mountain the fastest, and Acura has played a part in the competition for several decades. This year, they’re bringing the all-new 2023 Integra to the race, and it’s generating a buzz because the Integra race car that’s making an appearance isn’t so much of a racecar. Instead, it’s surprisingly similar to the Integra leaving the assembly line for customer delivery. Here’s everything we know about Acura’s surprisingly unmodified motorsports debut at Pikes Peak.

A Stock Engine

Perhaps most surprising, Acura’s Pikes Peak racer doesn’t have any modifications to the engine—it’s completely stock. The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine delivers 200 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque just to the front wheels, showing just how capable the Integra is with stock horsepower. The Acura Pikes Peak racer also features a 6-speed manual transmission, which is offered on A-Spec trims with Technology Package.

A Stock Interior

The interior of Acura’s Pikes Peak racer is also surprising. You expect to see an almost entirely stripped-down interior with most race cars—there’s usually no sign of the vehicle ever having been a production car. But the 2023 Acura Integra Pikes Peak race car is different, featuring the stock dashboard, shifter, center console, and infotainment system. Of course, the interior has some essential modifications like a roll cage, racing seats, and aftermarket steering wheel, but the inclusion of several major interior stock components is rare to find in a race car.

A Sporty Exterior

The 2023 Integra is a real head-turner, featuring a stunning exterior design that harkens back to the Integra’s early years. It’s a sleek four-door hatchback design with a strong hood, swooping roofline, and slim spoiler, giving the car a much sportier look than you see in other sedans in its class. Acura’s Pikes Peak racer highlights the Integra’s strong lines and details with a red, white, and gray wrap inspired by Parker Johnstone’s 1987 and 1988 IMSA championship-winning Integra, with the first win coming just one year after the vehicle’s 1986 launch.

A Safe Ride

Acura puts safety first, and the Integra comes with a full suite of driver-assistance features that provide peace of mind whenever you get behind the wheel. In all Integras, including the Pikes Peak Racer, standard features include adaptive cruise control, automated emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and much more. Take safety even further with options like load speed braking control and rear parking sensors that come in A-Spec models with the Technology Package.

The 2023 Acura Integra is an incredibly capable vehicle, right off the production line. Ready to experience the power and performance of this sporty car for yourself? Stop by Maus Acura of North Tampa today or give us a call at (813) 535-6287 to schedule your test drive!